The Ease of Use Certification recognizes products and packaging that have undergone and passed independent lab and patient testing by the Independent Design Applied Research Institute (IDARI).  These certified products and packaging are easier to use for people with arthritis and chronic pain.

Designing products and packaging for this community also make it easier for all consumers to use and puts an emphasis on brands that care. All Ease of Use Certified products can be viewed on arthritis.org/easeofuse and purchased in several retail and e-comm sites. Look for the Ease of Use seal and know you are getting a tested, approved and certified product.

“Arthritis presents a multitude of physical challenges, one being the ability to grip securely with the hands,” says Diana Oliver, Managing Director of Urban Poling Inc., in Vancouver, Canada. “Our large patented ACTIVATOR handles on our walking poles, are extremely easy and comfortable to hold. The ACTIVATOR poles allow people to safely and confidently lead an active lifestyle with less pain. We are thrilled to have the ACTIVATOR poles approved as an Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use product.” Learn more about Urban Poling benefits and products at www.urbanpoling.com/ease-of-use/